Suspects can be held in police custody for up to 24 hours - and sometimes longer. During this time, they may be questioned by police. But what happens when someone in custody has a mental health condi...

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How can the police resolve more crimes effectively, without resorting to the courts?

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Penelope Gibbs guest blogs on reforming our criminal record system for childhood offences.

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However, not all the issues observed by courtwatchers were systemic; many depended on individual conduct. The extent to which defendants and their family members are shown kindness and consideration is in the gift of individual judges, lawyers and court staff. While it may be hard for a magistrate to influence the system (e.g. whether an interpreter is correctly booked), they can and often do choose kindness.

Transform Justice's latest court observation has led to recommendations on how to better defendants' participation.

Critics warn of increase in delays and heightened miscarriage of justice risk

There is no evidence video justice saves costs, but there is ample evidence it impedes effective participation.

Restorative justice is one of the most powerful - and least understood - parts of the justice system. Proven to satisfy victims and slash reoffending, it’s justice that’s shaped around the need...